Crash Test 2001 - 2006 Dodge Stratus ( Side Impact ) IIHS

Dodge Stratus
2001-06 models

results also apply to: 2001-06 Chrysler Sebring
SIDE IMPACT TEST WITHOUT OPTIONAL SIDE AIRBAGS

OVERALL EVALUATION: Poor
Injury measures Head protection Structure/safety cage
Head/neck Torso Pelvis/leg
Driver Acceptable Poor Poor Poor Poor
Rear passenger Good Acceptable Good Marginal

Important: Side impact crash test ratings can be compared across vehicle type and weight categories.
Test details:

The Dodge Stratus and Chrysler Sebring were redesigned for the 2001 model year.

When side airbags are optional, as in these vehicles, the Institute conducts the test without this option. If a manufacturer offering optional side airbags requests the Institute to conduct an additional test of a vehicle with this option and agrees to reimburse the cost of the vehicle, a second test is conducted. DaimlerChrysler did not request such a test.
Injury measures:

Driver — Measures taken from the dummy indicate that rib fractures plus a fracture of the pelvis would be likely in a crash of this severity. Serious neck injuries also would be possible. In addition, loading to the shoulder was excessive.

Rear passenger — Measures taken from the dummy indicate that rib fractures would be possible in a crash of this severity. The risk of significant injuries to other body regions is low.
Head protection:

Driver — The dummy's head was hit by the intruding barrier. This hit did not produce high head injury measures, but head hits with intruding objects such as other vehicles, trees, and poles should be prevented.

Rear passenger — The dummy's head was hit by the pillar behind the rear passenger door and the window sill of the rear door. This pillar is required by federal standard to provide some protection for occupants' heads. The impact with the window sill did not produce high head injury measures, but the head protection is inadequate.

Category:

Autos & Vehicles

Tags:

• Crash
• Test
• 2001
• 2006
• Dodge
• Stratus
• (Side
• Impact
• IIHS

[dorigzz]

i have a chrysler stratus 97 .. its my first car xD dam im screwed..

[BritttanyNicolle93]

@TWill16 Possibly, I had one as my first car and some idiot boy hit me and totaled my car right on the drivers side it's been almost a year and my back and neck still have pain. Both doors caved in where he hit me surprisingly the glass was okay but the doors were not you couldn't evan open the drivers side and the shocks on the front wheel were bent as well, and he couldn't have been going more than like 35 and thats highly exaggerated estimate. so i would try and get a safer car asap!!

[minniemation]

@classicautofan1 nobody said you would be scratch free. the side airbag puts a buffer zone between you and the bending metal. at highspeed broadside they will not help you, the vehicle will go right through your car, but in a broadside at 30-40 miles an hour they can and will save your life, a head and neck injury is serious and doesnt take much to kill you

[classicautofan1]

I don't believe in side air bags. A bunch of government BS. Yo have only nches between you a 3,000 pound hulk flying at you. Do you honestly think a side air bag will make you scratch free?

[beckgilbert]

my mom got a 06dodge stratus sxt but my mom in 2012 get 2011 jeep grand cheorkee laredo with standerd side air bags

[beckgilbert]

try to crash test dodge with side airbags

[supermanxevan]

@adam7ification me too :D:D

[adam7ification]

Im afraid cuz i have an 02 sebring

[TWill16]

So this would happen to me if I got in an accident...I would die

[dmick90]

Well this is an OLDER dodge so don't compare something new with something old.